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Aybar said he started to feel pain in the wrist when hitting on Tuesday, and the Rays just wanted to be cautious with him. He first injured the wrist making a check swing in a winter ball game, but said it doesn't feel as bad now. Aybar, wearing a brace on the wrist, said when he resumes workouts in week, he'll be able to do everything, including hitting.

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